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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent on paying school fees for my son and bought four cows for my husband to pay my dowry. I have been longing for the moment when my marriage will be legalised but we never had the money to do it.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is having paid secondary school fees for my son to learn and achieve his life goals. I am also very happy that my dowry has been paid after so many years of come-we-stay marriage. I never knew I would one time achieve these.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in selecting the poorest households and giving them direct support to improve their lives. You made us to have a taste of good life which were only wishing of. May God bless GD.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
most of the second transfer was spent to buy two cattle which was paid as my dowry and some amount given to my parents as part of my dowry. The rest I spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am at peace with my parents and also finally there is respect between my spouse and my parents after paying my dowry. This made me very happy knowing that the people I love most can now talk with each other.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought one sack of maize at 3,600 KES, used 3,000 KES to pay school fees for my children and the remaining 3,900 used in buying food and clothes for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My husband is planning to pay my dowry with some amount from the second transfer and the remaining to use in starting a business
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on iron sheets, poles, timber, and other materials so as to build a new house on a different spot according to the dictates of our culture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that I am taking care of my children children by providing their needs, even if I don't have much by way of money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money for everyday requirements.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when we are in the house as a family, and whatever little we've got, we are able to share.
